as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
yearned for a little house in the country
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Andrew, who is from South Norwood (very close to where the Crystal Palace game was played) and who once lived in a neighborhood near where Arsenal legend Ian Wright is from (Woolwich, south-east London, where Arsenal were originally formed in 1886), craved a safe space for fans of all backgrounds.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026 -
In this slurry of addictive information, people craved the authentic — and influencer culture emerged as a tonic.—
David S. Bennahum,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The decision to bar cameras and livestreaming drew criticism from reporters and members of the public who wanted greater access to the proceedings.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For years, fans have wondered about the significance of the 21st of September — and why White wanted listeners to remember it.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Yearned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearned%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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